Status:
valid
Authors:
Forero
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 26(1): 64 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296590
Common Names
- Rourea omissa
- Omissa Rourea
- Omissa Connarus
Description
Rourea omissa (also called Omitted Rourea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rourea omissa is a popular ornamental plant, used for its showy, bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rourea omissa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rourea omissa is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and will tolerate some drought. It should be pruned regularly to keep it from becoming leggy.
Where to Find Rourea omissa
Rourea omissa can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Rourea omissa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rourea omissa?
Rourea omissa
What are the common names of Rourea omissa?
Omitted Rourea, Omitted Vine
What is the natural habitat of Rourea omissa?
Tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and wastelands
Species in the Rourea genus
Rourea balansaeana,
Rourea blanchetiana,
Rourea cassioides,
Rourea bahiensis,
Rourea calophylla,
Rourea amazonica,
Rourea araguaensis,
Rourea cuspidata,
Rourea erythrocalyx,
Rourea chrysomalla,
Rourea coccinea,
Rourea stenopetala,
Rourea surinamensis,
Rourea tenuis,
Rourea thomsonii,
Rourea thonneri,
Rourea sprucei,
Rourea foreroi,
Rourea frutescens,
Rourea grosourdyana,
Rourea glabra,
Rourea krukovii,
Rourea solanderi,
Rourea laurifolia,
Rourea revoluta,
Rourea mimosoides,
Rourea minor,
Rourea myriantha,
Rourea neglecta,
Rourea obliquifoliolata,
Rourea pinnata,
Rourea prainiana,
Rourea prancei,
Rourea oligophlebia,
Rourea ovalis,
Rourea parviflora,
Rourea pubescens,
Rourea pseudospadicea,
Rourea duckei,
Rourea kappleri,
Rourea psammophila,
Rourea glazioui,
Rourea macrocalyx,
Rourea carvalhoi,
Rourea pseudogardneriana,
Rourea luizalbertoi,
Rourea emarginata,
Rourea vulcanicola,
Rourea calophylloides,
Rourea aspleniifolia,
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis,
Agelaea baronii,
Agelaea borneensis,
Agelaea claessensii,
Agelaea conraui,
Agelaea gabonensis,
Agelaea insignis,
Agelaea macrophylla,
Agelaea palmata,
Agelaea paradoxa,
Agelaea pentagyna,
Agelaea poggeana,
Agelaea rubiginosa,
Agelaea trinervis,
Burttia prunoides,
Cnestidium bakerianum,
Cnestidium froesii,
Cnestidium guianense,
Cnestidium rufescens,
Cnestis bomiensis,
Cnestis corniculata,
Cnestis ferruginea,
Cnestis macrantha,
Cnestis macrophylla,
Cnestis mannii,
Cnestis mildbraedii,
Cnestis palala,
Cnestis polyphylla,
Cnestis racemosa,
Cnestis uncata,
Cnestis urens,
Cnestis yangambiensis,
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,